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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... September, 2009
September1, 2009 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

Posted on 08/31/2009 10:12:43 PM PDT by JustAmy




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TOPICS: Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry; The Poetry Branch
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friends; poetry; september
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To: Seadog Bytes


1,141 posted on 09/18/2009 4:50:59 AM PDT by jaycee ( Lost my tagline again...where oh where could it be??)
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To: JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; mathluv; DollyCali; ...

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September 18, 2009
Later On
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. —Romans 8:18

It seems there are two kinds of people in this world: those who have an eternal perspective and those who are preoccupied with the present.

One is absorbed with the permanent; the other with the passing. One stores up treasure in heaven; the other accumulates it here on earth. One stays with a challenging marriage because this isn’t all there is; another looks for happiness in another mate, believing this life is all there is. One is willing to suffer poverty, hunger, indignity, and shame because of “the glory which shall be revealed” (Rom. 8:18); another believes that happiness is being rich and famous. It’s all a matter of perspective.

Abraham had an “other world” perspective. That’s what enabled him to give up a piece of well-watered land by the Jordan (Gen. 13). He knew that God had something better for him later on. The Lord told him to look in every direction as far as he could see and then said that his family would someday have it all. What a land grant! And God promised that his descendants would be as numerous “as the dust” (v.16).

That’s an outlook many people can’t understand. They go for all the gusto right now. But God’s people have another point of view. They know that God has something better later on!

I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold;
I’d rather be His than have riches untold;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today. —Miller

Live for Jesus, and you’ll live for eternity.

Bible in One Year: Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 11:1-15


1,142 posted on 09/18/2009 4:57:28 AM PDT by The Mayor (A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out)
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To: The Mayor
I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold;
I’d rather be His than have riches untold;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today. —Miller


That is so beautiful. Isn't that the 'old hymn'? I looked in a real old hymn book I have and it wasn't in there. But I will be humming it today!

Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for a wonderful devotion today.
1,143 posted on 09/18/2009 5:56:14 AM PDT by jaycee ( Lost my tagline again...where oh where could it be??)
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To: JustAmy; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; yorkie; Kitty Mittens; Billie; Mama_Bear; Lady Jag; DollyCali; ...

~~GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY~~


~Wearing Red for our Military~
They are giving their lives daily!
~Let's pray for them Every Day~

1,144 posted on 09/18/2009 6:52:35 AM PDT by jaycee ( Lost my tagline again...where oh where could it be??)
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To: jaycee; The Mayor
Thank you for this great devotional . Yes Jaycee.That is the hymn, I'd Rather Have Jesus, that George Beverly Shea made so popular during the Billy Graham Crusade in the 50's. I love it too! Singing here....
1,145 posted on 09/18/2009 7:04:29 AM PDT by pollywog (staying...... " Under His Wings" Psalm 91:4)
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To: jaycee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHDSInoUP0I


1,146 posted on 09/18/2009 7:07:44 AM PDT by pollywog (staying...... " Under His Wings" Psalm 91:4)
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To: pollywog

Oh my goodness, Polly, I am all teary-eyed now! Thank you so much. I should have remembered George Beverly Shea sang that as much I followed Billy Graham! A beautiful touching hymn!
(Check out your 1122!)


1,147 posted on 09/18/2009 7:24:16 AM PDT by jaycee ( Lost my tagline again...where oh where could it be??)
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To: y'all; jaycee; GodBlessUSA; Lady Jag; yorkie; MEG33; Billie; JustAmy; Aquamarine; The Mayor
Wearing red on Friday....

...to support the troops!

Gregg Karukas~The Girl In The Red Dress

1,148 posted on 09/18/2009 7:34:26 AM PDT by luvie (2010 is Conservatives' to win....or lose. So....LET'S WIN!!)
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To: jaycee

Oh Jaycee!!! I loved this graphic and the idea of you trying even a McDonalds!!!.....
We started giving Shallie several cans a day of tuna. I know it sounds “ far out” as the hippies used to say, but at this point we are trying anything.

We wrapped her one leg that seems to give her the most pain, in a ace bandage during day hours to help her walk. She seems to be doing better with that.

We are taking day by day with her...

Polly


1,149 posted on 09/18/2009 7:38:59 AM PDT by pollywog (staying...... " Under His Wings" Psalm 91:4)
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To: LUV W

Cute gal, Luv!
I like that music, but not as good as your other one...!!
Thanks!


1,150 posted on 09/18/2009 7:39:07 AM PDT by jaycee ( Lost my tagline again...where oh where could it be??)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; DollyCali; dutchess; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA; OESY; NicknamedBob; MeekOneGOP; ...
September 18, 2009


"Wear Red" Friday
You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

From an email on June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.



1,151 posted on 09/18/2009 7:40:44 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; DollyCali; dutchess; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA; OESY; NicknamedBob; MeekOneGOP; ...


Graphic by Billie

1,152 posted on 09/18/2009 7:40:48 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: All

Its Our Turn!

I’ve a serious challenge for you all
to cry out an angry patriot’s call
Make a timely difference in the end
throw out those who ought be binned

The best we see in a distant place
fall in struggle before a brutal race
Yet here, the least demand our rights
and would deny our right to fight

We need to see that the truth be told
honor those who fell outside the fold
We must keep that for which the better died
and for which the shallow take with lies

A halfhearted battle here at home we wage
some of us feel the patriot’s honest rage
Our precious kids died to save this land
and the DC socialists use slight of hand

If we lose this country by avoiding fuss
we have dishonored those who fell for us
A debt is owed, and must be paid in full
and we must throw put the political bull

It is up to us to stand, and defend this land
and remember the fallen, that honored band
We owe them a debt so deep and so true
and we must complete what they died to do


1,153 posted on 09/18/2009 7:56:11 AM PDT by WayzataJOHNN ( Poetry is the jazz of words, laid down by a feeling soul.)
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To: WayzataJOHNN
Sorry, posted the rough, here is the finished poem.


Its Our Turn!

I’ve a serious challenge for you all
to cry out an angry patriot’s call
Make a timely difference in the end
throw out those who ought be binned

The best we see in a distant place
fall in struggle before a brutal race
Yet here, the least demand our rights
and would deny our right to fight

We need to see that the truth be told
honor those who fell outside the fold
We must keep that for which the better died
and for which the shallow take with lies

A halfhearted battle here at home we wage
some of us feel the patriot’s honest rage
Our precious kids died to save this land
and the DC socialists use slight of hand

If we lose this country by avoiding fuss
we have dishonored those who fell for us
A debt is owed, and must be paid in full
and we must throw out the political bull

It is up to us to stand, and defend this land
and remember the fallen, that honored band
We owe them a debt so deep and so true
we must complete what they died to do




1,154 posted on 09/18/2009 8:02:44 AM PDT by WayzataJOHNN ( Poetry is the jazz of words, laid down by a feeling soul.)
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To: JustAmy

Good Morning on “Wear Red” Friday!!
Nice graphic Billie!!!


1,155 posted on 09/18/2009 8:03:02 AM PDT by pollywog (staying...... " Under His Wings" Psalm 91:4)
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To: WayzataJOHNN

Great Poem as usual WayzataJohn!

So TRUE..


1,156 posted on 09/18/2009 8:06:20 AM PDT by pollywog (staying...... " Under His Wings" Psalm 91:4)
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To: Seadog Bytes

Thanks, Seadog.

I’ve downloaded irfanview ... will be anxious to try it.


1,157 posted on 09/18/2009 8:18:17 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: JustAmy; Billie

I lost my post! LOL!
Thanks for the beautiful butterflies today, you two!!
Have doctor’s appt. today so I did all my
posting early. He will probably order another
shot. The shot wasn’t bad at all....I only
hope this one will help me! I am desperate!


1,158 posted on 09/18/2009 8:31:54 AM PDT by jaycee ( Lost my tagline again...where oh where could it be??)
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To: WayzataJOHNN

Will read this when I have more time, Johnn!
Have a doctor’s appt. and must get ready!
Happy Red Friday!


1,159 posted on 09/18/2009 8:33:24 AM PDT by jaycee ( Lost my tagline again...where oh where could it be??)
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To: FRiends; JustAmy; Billie; Mama_Bear; Lady Jag; jaycee; The Mayor; yorkie; GodBlessUSA; ...
~Happy Friday To Amy's Place~


Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops

1,160 posted on 09/18/2009 8:40:26 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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